pint
word
/ˈpaɪnt/
pynt
/pˈaɪnt/
pynt
Definition
A pint is a unit for measuring liquid volume, used mainly in the UK and US, equal to about 473 ml (US) or 568 ml (UK). It also commonly refers to a glass of beer served in a pint-sized glass.
Usage & Nuances
'Pint' is much more common in British and Irish English when ordering drinks; in the US, 'a pint of beer' can be understood but is less typical in bars. Remember, US and UK pints are different sizes. Used mostly for liquids; rarely for dry goods.
Spanish: pinta (medida) - cerveza (en vaso de pinta)Portuguese (BR): pinta (medida) - chope (em copo de pinta)Portuguese (PT): pinta (medida) - imperial (em copo de pinta)Chinese (Simplified): 品脫Chinese (Traditional): 品脫Hindi: पिंट (माप) - बीयर (पिंट ग्लास में)Arabic: باينت (وحدة قياس) - باينت بيرةBengali: পাইন্টRussian: пинтаJapanese: パイントVietnamese: pintKorean: 파인트Turkish: pintUrdu: پنٹIndonesian: pint
Example Sentences
Let's grab a pint after work.
natural
Can I have a pint of orange juice?
basic
A pint is a little less than half a liter.
basic
He drank a whole pint of milk.
basic
She always orders a pint of cider instead of beer.
natural
Do you want a half pint or a full one?
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